Woodworking How To & DIY
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Build It | Outdoor End Table
Outdoor end tables are great for taking on the boat, to the patio, or anywhere else one might enjoy a cold drink and a bowl of chips. When general contractor Tom Silva wanted to replicate an outdoor end table made from teak, host Kevin O’Connor wanted to be part of the process. Here’s how to build it.
How to Install a Pine Tongue and Groove Ceiling
There are several reasons you might want to install tongue and groove boards on your ceiling. Here's how to do it to conceal a tired plaster ceiling, add a stylish pop to a room, or create a rustic feel on a porch.
A Guide to Hauling Long Lumber Safely and Securely
Hauling long lumber can be dangerous, posing a risk to yourself and other drivers. This article explains how to haul lumber safely.
How To Patch Wood
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair in rotted wood.
Tung Oil: Pick the Right Product for Your Wood Finishes
Here are our handy tips and tricks for choosing, applying, and enjoying this durable and beautiful wood finish.
How To Build a Concrete End Table With Simple Tools
Concrete furniture blends industrial chic with modern design for some truly eye-catching pieces. Read how to construct a concrete end table in our step-by-step guide.
How To Make a Decorative Frame for Your TV
Picture-frame TVs can be expensive. Learn how to build your own DIY decorative TV frame for a fraction of the cost.
Build It | Segmented Bowl
Turning a segmented bowl takes time and patience, but the effort can pay off. Learn how to get this project done with our video and guide.
DIY Shaker Dining Bench: A Stylish Seating Solution
A shaker dining bench can add style and extra seating to your dining room. Read how to construct your own in our step-by-step guide.
Build It | Bar Top
Looking to add some flair to your home decor? Learn how to build a custom wood bar top from start to finish with our step-by-step guide.
How to Replicate Antique Staircase Balusters
Watch as general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner by hand-carving a new rope baluster for their ornate Queen Anne home’s staircase.
How to Build a DIY Cedar Potting Bench
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.
How To Build a Shaker End Table for Your Home
Kevin O’Connor meets Char Miller-King in her workshop to see how she simplifies building a Shaker-style table for a home.
How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station
You can build this handy boot station in an hour or two with just a few tools and some lumber. Leave it outside, or park it in your mudroom.
How To Build a Firewood Rack in 5 Easy to Follow Steps
Use our detailed, step by step guide to create a firewood rack and cover that fits your storage needs using a simple 2x4 build.
Build It | Walnut Serving Tray
Inspired by an antique milk crate, TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O’Connor use box joints to assemble this simple but smart-looking project.
How To Build a Self-Watering Planter in 10 Simple Steps
Read our guide to learn how to build a self-watering planter that keeps your plants hydrated and healthy with minimal effort.
How To Draw an Ellipse With String
This simple technique uses little more than a piece of string and some nails to create accurate and decorative ellipses in your designs.
How to Build a Corner Bench
Do you have an awkward space near your staircase or entryway that could use some storage? Watch as House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse builds a simple corner bench with storage near her stairs.
How To Bend Wood
Learning to bend wood can take a woodworking project from impossible to very doable. You just need to know how.
Build It | 3D Cube Cutting Board
Using hardwoods of strikingly different colors, This Old House contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor team up to create a cutting board with an eye-catching 3D effect. See how to make one yourself with the instructions below.
How To Build a Flag Display Case
Building a flag display case is a rewarding woodworking project. This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains the process in our guide.
How to Upholster a Round, Tufted Storage Ottoman (Part 2)
Transforming a plain ottoman into a tufted storage piece can give your living room a little extra something. Learn how to complete this do-it-yourself project in our step-by-step guide.
Circular Saw Guide: 3 Easy Methods for Straight Cuts
Here are three simple methods you can use to get perfectly straight lines with a circular saw. Your DIY projects will thank you.
How To Finish Plywood Edges With 3 Different Techniques
Learn how to finish plywood edges in our step-by-step guide. You can consider applying wood filler, attaching a face board, or applying edge banding.
How to Cut Multiples with a Miter Saw
Watch House One editor Jenn Largesse demonstrate three easy ways to make multiple cuts using a miter saw.
How To Make and Safely Finish Decorative Roof Brackets
Learn how to save money by making decorative roof brackets with common tools from builder Charlie Silva in our detailed step-by-step guide.
How To Build a Stylish Outdoor Air Conditioner Cover
Read our step-by-step guide on how to build an outdoor AC cover that conceals and protects your unit.
How To Build a DIY Kids Bicycle Rack
In this guide, Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a rack to store children’s bikes, without having to put holes or hooks into the wall.
How To Build a Custom Built-In Shelving Unit in 13 Steps
DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build custom shelving units around an existing fireplace mantel for a custom, built-in look.
How To Make a Tall, Tapered Planter
This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse shows use a miter saw to create a tall, tapered planter for under $30.
How To Make a Bowl on a Lathe
Learn how to make your own wooden bowl on a lathe from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva in our step-by-step guide.
How to Build a Shoe Dresser
Learn how to build a shoe dresser with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.